A new, nearly weightless insulation material can withstand extreme ... but can also be heavily heat resistant,” says Deep Jariwala, an engineer at the University of Pennsylvania who coauthored ...

It's made of a closed-cell sheet of foam enveloped in aluminum foils, giving it a high insulation R-value of R-7.7. It contains recycled materials and is both a fire-retardant and moisture-resistant ...

Don Magruder writes: "The advent of stone wool insulation is providing a unique value proposition for contractors and ...

PPG, a manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty materials, has announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on ...

The roof of the new addition is being insulated – in an environmentally conscious way – to retain the heat from the radiant heating system. Moisture- and mold-resistant drywall is being used ...

FOAM BOARD OR RIGID FOAM INSULATION Foam board or rigid foam made from materials like polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, or polyurethane, are renowned for their high heat resistance. It’s versatile, ...

Comfort: The ground beneath the concrete is a cool 50F to 60F, and heat rises ... a better insulation R-value, but is only a good fit when the basement ceiling is at least 8 feet high.

Puffy jackets certainly follow a familiar design archetype — baffling, cinching, tear-resistant ... insulation is our attempt to mimic natural down’s insulation power with polyester fibers arranged in ...

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. firm has developed what it calls an industry first: heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing for ...

Heat resistant and flame retardant coatings inhibit ... and a plethora of plastic or rubber based products. Nitrogen: Used in insulation, furniture foams, and electronics. Chlorinated: Comparable to ...